Hunger in the Horn of Africa

The Horn of Africa’s worst famine in two decades was all too avoidable, argue François Picard’s guests. Panellists compare how political leaders have dealt with the crisis in neighbouring Somalia and Ethiopia.

David ORR. World Food Programme Spokesman for East and Southern Africa (from Nairobi).

François NDENGWE. Founder of African Advisory Board.

François DANEL. Executive Director, Action against Hunger.

Jonathan GLEENIE. Author of "The Trouble with Aid: Why Less Could Mean More for Africa" (from London).

Host of the show since 2010, this Franco-American was RFI’s West Africa bureau chief from 1995 to 1998. He plays it straight on all issues, except for les Bleus in rugby and ice hockey’s New York Rangers!

ANNETTE YOUNGPresenter

Originally from Australia, she is a senior journalist and presenter who has reported from Europe, Asia and the Middle East. When not fronting the network’s show on women’s issues, she is a news anchor and an international affairs commentator.

CYRIL VANIERJournalist

He joined France 24 for ten years, from 2006 to 2016. After several years of reporting on major international stories, he presented the news and The Debate on both the French and English channels.